/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   MICROCREDENTIAL PLATFORM — DESIGN TOKENS
   Override any of these in your theme's stylesheet or
   Customizer → Additional CSS to restyle the entire plugin.
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
:root {
    /* ── Colors ── */
    --mc-accent:            #2962ff;
    --mc-accent-hover:      #1e4fd9;
    --mc-accent-light:      #e8eaf6;
    --mc-text:              #222;
    --mc-text-muted:        #666;
    --mc-text-faint:        #999;
    --mc-bg:                #fff;
    --mc-bg-surface:        #f8f9fa;
    --mc-border:            #e0e0e0;

    /* Status colors */
    --mc-success:           #2e7d32;
    --mc-success-bg:        #e8f5e9;
    --mc-warning:           #f57f17;
    --mc-warning-bg:        #fff8e1;
    --mc-error:             #c62828;
    --mc-error-bg:          #fce4ec;
    --mc-info-bg:           #e3f2fd;

    /* ── Typography ── */
    --mc-font-family:       inherit;
    --mc-font-size-base:    15px;
    --mc-font-size-sm:      13px;
    --mc-font-size-lg:      18px;
    --mc-font-size-xl:      22px;
    --mc-font-weight-normal: 400;
    --mc-font-weight-semi:  600;
    --mc-font-weight-bold:  700;

    /* ── Cards ── */
    --mc-card-radius:       10px;
    --mc-card-shadow:       0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
    --mc-card-shadow-hover: 0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
    --mc-card-border:       1px solid var(--mc-border);
    --mc-card-padding:      20px;
    --mc-card-thumb-height: 160px;
    --mc-card-min-width:    300px;
    --mc-card-gap:          20px;

    /* ── Layout ── */
    --mc-max-width:         960px;
    --mc-btn-radius:        6px;
    --mc-notice-radius:     6px;
    --mc-progress-height:   10px;
    --mc-progress-height-lg: 14px;
    --mc-ring-size:         56px;

    /* ── Hero ── */
    --mc-hero-bg:           linear-gradient(135deg, #1a1a2e 0%, #16213e 50%, #0f3460 100%);
    --mc-hero-text:         #ffffff;
    --mc-hero-subtitle:     rgba(255,255,255,0.7);
    --mc-hero-padding:      56px 0;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO BANNER — breaks out of theme content container
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mc-hero {
    width: 100vw;
    position: relative;
    left: 50%;
    right: 50%;
    margin-left: -50vw;
    margin-right: -50vw;
    margin-top: -2rem;
    margin-bottom: 32px;
    background: var(--mc-hero-bg);
    padding: var(--mc-hero-padding);
}
.mc-hero-inner {
    max-width: var(--mc-max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 24px;
}
.mc-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--mc-font-family);
    font-size: 36px;
    font-weight: var(--mc-font-weight-bold);
    color: var(--mc-hero-text);
    margin: 0 0 8px;
    line-height: 1.2;
}
.mc-hero-subtitle {
    font-size: 16px;
    color: var(--mc-hero-subtitle);
    margin: 0 0 20px;
    line-height: 1.5;
}

/* Stat pills inside hero get inverted styling */
.mc-hero .mc-student-stats { margin-bottom: 0; }
.mc-hero .mc-stat-pill {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    color: var(--mc-hero-text);
    backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}
.mc-hero .mc-stat-pill:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
    border-color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4);
    box-shadow: none;
    color: #fff;
}
.mc-hero .mc-stat-label { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6); }

@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .mc-hero { margin-top: -1rem; padding: 36px 0; }
    .mc-hero-title { font-size: 28px; }
    .mc-hero-subtitle { font-size: 14px; }
}
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .mc-hero-title { font-size: 24px; }
    .mc-hero-inner { padding: 0 16px; }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LAYOUT — Lesson sidebar
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mc-lesson-sidebar {
    background: var(--mc-bg-surface);
    border: var(--mc-card-border);
    border-radius: var(--mc-card-radius);
    padding: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
    font-family: var(--mc-font-family);
    font-size: var(--mc-font-size-sm);
}
.mc-sidebar-header { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.mc-course-link {
    font-size: var(--mc-font-size-sm);
    color: var(--mc-accent);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: block;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.mc-course-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROGRESS BAR
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mc-progress-bar-wrap {
    background: var(--mc-border);
    border-radius: var(--mc-btn-radius);
    height: var(--mc-progress-height);
    overflow: hidden;
    margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.mc-progress-bar-wrap.mc-progress-lg { height: var(--mc-progress-height-lg); }
.mc-progress-bar {
    background: var(--mc-accent);
    height: 100%;
    border-radius: var(--mc-btn-radius);
    transition: width 0.3s ease;
}
.mc-progress-text {
    font-size: var(--mc-font-size-sm);
    color: var(--mc-text-muted);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LESSON LIST (sidebar + course overview)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mc-lesson-list, .mc-course-lesson-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 0;
}
.mc-lesson-item {
    padding: 8px 0;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--mc-font-family);
}
.mc-lesson-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.mc-lesson-item a { color: var(--mc-accent); text-decoration: none; }
.mc-lesson-item a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.mc-lesson-item.mc-current a { font-weight: var(--mc-font-weight-bold); }
.mc-lesson-item.mc-locked, .mc-lesson-title-locked { color: var(--mc-text-faint); }
.mc-lesson-icon { flex-shrink: 0; width: 20px; text-align: center; }

.mc-course-lesson-list li {
    padding: 8px 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BUTTONS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mc-btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border: none;
    border-radius: var(--mc-btn-radius);
    font-family: var(--mc-font-family);
    font-size: var(--mc-font-size-base);
    font-weight: var(--mc-font-weight-semi);
    cursor: pointer;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: background 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.mc-btn-primary { background: var(--mc-accent); color: #fff; }
.mc-btn-primary:hover { background: var(--mc-accent-hover); }
.mc-btn-done { background: var(--mc-success-bg); color: var(--mc-success); cursor: default; }
.mc-btn-sm { padding: 6px 16px; font-size: var(--mc-font-size-sm); }

.mc-mark-complete-wrap {
    margin-top: 32px;
    padding-top: 16px;
    border-top: 1px solid #eee;
    text-align: center;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NOTICES
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mc-notice {
    padding: 16px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--mc-notice-radius);
    margin: 16px 0;
    font-family: var(--mc-font-family);
    font-size: var(--mc-font-size-sm);
}
.mc-notice-info    { background: var(--mc-info-bg);    border-left: 4px solid var(--mc-accent); }
.mc-notice-success { background: var(--mc-success-bg); border-left: 4px solid var(--mc-success); }
.mc-notice-warning { background: var(--mc-warning-bg); border-left: 4px solid var(--mc-warning); }
.mc-notice-error   { background: var(--mc-error-bg);   border-left: 4px solid var(--mc-error); }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   SUBMISSION PANEL
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mc-submit-panel {
    margin-top: 32px;
    padding: 24px;
    background: var(--mc-bg-surface);
    border: var(--mc-card-border);
    border-radius: var(--mc-card-radius);
}
.mc-submit-panel h3 { margin-top: 0; }
.mc-form-group { margin-bottom: 12px; }
.mc-form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-weight: var(--mc-font-weight-semi);
    margin-bottom: 4px;
    font-size: var(--mc-font-size-sm);
}
.mc-form-group input[type="file"],
.mc-form-group textarea { width: 100%; max-width: 480px; }
.mc-feedback {
    background: var(--mc-warning-bg);
    padding: 12px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--mc-notice-radius);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-size: var(--mc-font-size-sm);
}
.mc-upload-status { margin-top: 12px; }

.mc-course-overview { margin-top: 32px; }

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ENROLL PANEL (course page, not enrolled)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mc-enroll-panel {
    margin-top: 32px;
    padding: 28px;
    background: var(--mc-bg-surface);
    border: var(--mc-card-border);
    border-radius: var(--mc-card-radius);
    text-align: center;
}
.mc-enroll-meta {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    font-size: var(--mc-font-size-sm);
    color: var(--mc-text-muted);
}
.mc-enroll-btn {
    font-size: 16px;
    padding: 12px 32px;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   COURSE CARDS (Dashboard + Catalog)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mc-student-dashboard, .mc-catalog { max-width: var(--mc-max-width); }
.mc-dashboard-header { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.mc-dashboard-header h2 { margin-bottom: 4px; }
.mc-dashboard-subtitle { color: var(--mc-text-muted); font-size: var(--mc-font-size-base); }

.mc-dashboard-grid, .mc-catalog-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(var(--mc-card-min-width), 1fr));
    gap: var(--mc-card-gap);
}

.mc-course-card, .mc-catalog-card {
    background: var(--mc-bg);
    border: var(--mc-card-border);
    border-radius: var(--mc-card-radius);
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: var(--mc-card-shadow);
    transition: box-shadow 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.mc-course-card:hover, .mc-catalog-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--mc-card-shadow-hover);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.mc-card-thumb {
    height: var(--mc-card-thumb-height);
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    background-color: var(--mc-accent-light);
}

.mc-card-body {
    padding: var(--mc-card-padding);
    font-family: var(--mc-font-family);
}

.mc-card-title {
    font-size: var(--mc-font-size-lg);
    font-weight: var(--mc-font-weight-semi);
    margin: 0 0 12px;
}
.mc-card-title a { color: var(--mc-text); text-decoration: none; }
.mc-card-title a:hover { color: var(--mc-accent); }

.mc-card-excerpt {
    font-size: var(--mc-font-size-sm);
    color: var(--mc-text-muted);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.mc-card-progress { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.mc-card-meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
.mc-card-fraction { font-size: var(--mc-font-size-sm); color: var(--mc-text); font-weight: var(--mc-font-weight-semi); }
.mc-card-status { font-size: var(--mc-font-size-sm); }
.mc-status-progress { color: var(--mc-text-muted); }
.mc-status-earned   { color: var(--mc-success); font-weight: var(--mc-font-weight-semi); }
.mc-status-pending  { color: var(--mc-warning); }
.mc-status-revision { color: var(--mc-error); }
.mc-status-ready    { color: var(--mc-accent); font-weight: var(--mc-font-weight-semi); }

.mc-card-details { display: flex; gap: 16px; margin-bottom: 12px; font-size: var(--mc-font-size-sm); color: var(--mc-text-faint); }
.mc-card-badge { margin-top: 8px; }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   PROGRESS RING (SVG donut on dashboard cards)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mc-progress-ring {
    width: var(--mc-ring-size);
    height: var(--mc-ring-size);
    position: relative;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mc-progress-ring svg { width: 100%; height: 100%; transform: rotate(-90deg); }
.mc-ring-bg   { fill: none; stroke: var(--mc-border); stroke-width: 3; }
.mc-ring-fill { fill: none; stroke: var(--mc-accent); stroke-width: 3; stroke-linecap: round; transition: stroke-dasharray 0.4s ease; }
.mc-ring-text {
    position: absolute;
    top: 50%;
    left: 50%;
    transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
    font-size: var(--mc-font-size-sm);
    font-weight: var(--mc-font-weight-bold);
    color: var(--mc-text);
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — Tablet (768–1024px)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .mc-student-dashboard, .mc-catalog { max-width: 100%; }

    .mc-dashboard-grid, .mc-catalog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(260px, 1fr));
    }

    .mc-card-thumb { height: 140px; }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — Small tablet / large phone (481–767px)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 767px) {
    .mc-dashboard-grid, .mc-catalog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 16px;
    }

    /* Lesson sidebar collapses to horizontal scroll strip */
    .mc-lesson-sidebar {
        padding: 12px;
        overflow-x: auto;
        -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
    }
    .mc-lesson-list {
        display: flex;
        gap: 4px;
        overflow-x: auto;
        padding-bottom: 4px;
    }
    .mc-lesson-item {
        flex-shrink: 0;
        border-bottom: none;
        padding: 8px 12px;
        background: var(--mc-bg);
        border: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
        border-radius: var(--mc-btn-radius);
        font-size: var(--mc-font-size-sm);
        white-space: nowrap;
    }
    .mc-lesson-item.mc-current {
        border-color: var(--mc-accent);
        background: var(--mc-info-bg);
    }

    .mc-submit-panel { padding: 16px; }

    /* Card layout adjustments */
    .mc-course-card, .mc-catalog-card {
        /* Remove hover lift on touch — no hover state */
        transform: none !important;
    }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE — Phone (≤ 480px)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .mc-card-body { padding: 16px; }
    .mc-card-thumb { height: 120px; }
    .mc-card-title { font-size: 16px; }

    .mc-progress-ring { width: 44px; height: 44px; }
    .mc-ring-text { font-size: 11px; }

    .mc-card-progress { gap: 10px; }

    .mc-submit-panel { padding: 14px; }
    .mc-form-group textarea { font-size: 16px; /* prevents iOS zoom on focus */ }
    .mc-form-group input[type="file"] { font-size: 14px; }

    .mc-dashboard-header h2 { font-size: 20px; }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TOUCH & ACCESSIBILITY
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* 44px minimum tap target (WCAG 2.5.5) */
.mc-btn {
    min-height: 44px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}
.mc-lesson-item a,
.mc-lesson-item span {
    min-height: 44px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
}

/* Focus-visible ring for keyboard nav */
.mc-btn:focus-visible,
.mc-lesson-item a:focus-visible,
.mc-course-card:focus-within,
.mc-catalog-card:focus-within {
    outline: 2px solid var(--mc-accent);
    outline-offset: 2px;
}

/* Reduce motion for users who prefer it */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
    .mc-progress-bar,
    .mc-ring-fill,
    .mc-course-card,
    .mc-catalog-card,
    .mc-btn,
    .mc-fade-in,
    .mc-toast { transition: none; animation: none; }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BRANDED LOGIN PAGE
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mc-login-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    min-height: 50vh;
    padding: 40px 20px;
}
.mc-login-card {
    background: var(--mc-bg);
    border: var(--mc-card-border);
    border-radius: 16px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    padding: 40px 36px;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 420px;
}
.mc-login-header { text-align: center; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.mc-login-logo { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.mc-login-logo img { max-height: 48px; width: auto; }
.mc-login-header h2 { font-size: 22px; font-weight: var(--mc-font-weight-bold); margin: 0 0 4px; }
.mc-login-subtitle { color: var(--mc-text-muted); font-size: var(--mc-font-size-sm); margin: 0; }

.mc-login-form .mc-form-group { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.mc-login-form .mc-form-group label {
    display: block;
    font-size: var(--mc-font-size-sm);
    font-weight: var(--mc-font-weight-semi);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
    color: var(--mc-text);
}
.mc-login-form input[type="email"],
.mc-login-form input[type="password"] {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 11px 14px;
    border: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
    border-radius: var(--mc-btn-radius);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-family: var(--mc-font-family);
    transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
    background: var(--mc-bg);
}
.mc-login-form input:focus {
    border-color: var(--mc-accent);
    outline: none;
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(41,98,255,0.1);
}
.mc-login-options {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    font-size: var(--mc-font-size-sm);
}
.mc-checkbox-label { color: var(--mc-text-muted); cursor: pointer; }
.mc-checkbox-label input { margin-right: 5px; }
.mc-forgot-link { color: var(--mc-accent); text-decoration: none; font-size: var(--mc-font-size-sm); }
.mc-forgot-link:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.mc-btn-full { width: 100%; justify-content: center; font-size: 16px; padding: 12px; }

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .mc-login-card { padding: 28px 20px; border-radius: 12px; }
    .mc-login-form input[type="email"],
    .mc-login-form input[type="password"] { font-size: 16px; /* prevent iOS zoom */ }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   TOAST NOTIFICATIONS
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mc-toast {
    position: fixed;
    bottom: 24px;
    right: 24px;
    padding: 14px 24px;
    border-radius: 10px;
    font-family: var(--mc-font-family);
    font-size: var(--mc-font-size-base);
    font-weight: var(--mc-font-weight-semi);
    color: #fff;
    z-index: 99999;
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(16px);
    transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.15);
    max-width: 360px;
}
.mc-toast-show { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.mc-toast-hide { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(16px); }
.mc-toast-success { background: var(--mc-success); }
.mc-toast-error { background: var(--mc-error); }
.mc-toast-celebration {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #7c4dff 0%, #2962ff 50%, #00bfa5 100%);
    font-size: 16px;
    padding: 18px 28px;
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .mc-toast { left: 16px; right: 16px; bottom: 16px; max-width: none; text-align: center; }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   EMPTY STATES
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mc-empty-state {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 48px 24px;
    background: var(--mc-bg-surface);
    border: 2px dashed var(--mc-border);
    border-radius: var(--mc-card-radius);
    margin: 20px 0;
}
.mc-empty-icon { font-size: 48px; margin-bottom: 12px; }
.mc-empty-state h3 { font-size: var(--mc-font-size-xl); margin: 0 0 8px; color: var(--mc-text); }
.mc-empty-state p { color: var(--mc-text-muted); font-size: var(--mc-font-size-base); max-width: 400px; margin: 0 auto 20px; line-height: 1.6; }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   LESSON CONTENT TYPOGRAPHY
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mc-lesson-content {
    font-family: var(--mc-font-family);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 1.75;
    color: var(--mc-text);
    max-width: 720px;
}
.mc-lesson-content h2,
.mc-lesson-content h3 {
    margin-top: 1.8em;
    margin-bottom: 0.6em;
    line-height: 1.3;
}
.mc-lesson-content h2 { font-size: 24px; }
.mc-lesson-content h3 { font-size: 19px; }
.mc-lesson-content p { margin-bottom: 1.2em; }
.mc-lesson-content ul, .mc-lesson-content ol {
    margin-bottom: 1.2em;
    padding-left: 1.5em;
}
.mc-lesson-content li { margin-bottom: 0.4em; }
.mc-lesson-content strong { color: var(--mc-text); }
.mc-lesson-content a { color: var(--mc-accent); }
.mc-lesson-content blockquote {
    border-left: 4px solid var(--mc-accent);
    margin: 1.5em 0;
    padding: 12px 20px;
    background: var(--mc-bg-surface);
    border-radius: 0 var(--mc-btn-radius) var(--mc-btn-radius) 0;
    color: var(--mc-text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
}
.mc-lesson-content img {
    max-width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    border-radius: var(--mc-btn-radius);
    margin: 1em 0;
}
.mc-lesson-content pre, .mc-lesson-content code {
    background: var(--mc-bg-surface);
    border-radius: 4px;
    font-size: 0.9em;
}
.mc-lesson-content code { padding: 2px 6px; }
.mc-lesson-content pre { padding: 16px; overflow-x: auto; }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   NEXT LESSON BUTTON
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mc-lesson-done-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.mc-btn-next {
    animation: mc-slide-in 0.4s ease-out;
}
@keyframes mc-slide-in {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateX(12px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateX(0); }
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CARD IMAGE FALLBACKS (gradient base, overridden by inline style)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mc-course-card:nth-child(4n+1) .mc-card-thumb,
.mc-catalog-card:nth-child(4n+1) .mc-card-thumb { background-color: #bbdefb; background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #e3f2fd 0%, #bbdefb 100%); }
.mc-course-card:nth-child(4n+2) .mc-card-thumb,
.mc-catalog-card:nth-child(4n+2) .mc-card-thumb { background-color: #c8e6c9; background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #e8f5e9 0%, #c8e6c9 100%); }
.mc-course-card:nth-child(4n+3) .mc-card-thumb,
.mc-catalog-card:nth-child(4n+3) .mc-card-thumb { background-color: #ffecb3; background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #fff8e1 0%, #ffecb3 100%); }
.mc-course-card:nth-child(4n+4) .mc-card-thumb,
.mc-catalog-card:nth-child(4n+4) .mc-card-thumb { background-color: #f8bbd0; background-image: linear-gradient(135deg, #fce4ec 0%, #f8bbd0 100%); }


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   FADE-IN ANIMATION
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mc-fade-in {
    animation: mc-fade-up 0.4s ease-out both;
}
@keyframes mc-fade-up {
    from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(8px); }
    to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* Uploading state */
.mc-uploading {
    color: var(--mc-text-muted);
    font-style: italic;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   CERTIFICATES (meta-tier above badges)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mc-dashboard-section {
    margin-top: 36px;
}
.mc-dashboard-section h3 {
    font-size: var(--mc-font-size-lg);
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

/* Earned certificate card */
.mc-cert-card {
    background: var(--mc-bg);
    border: var(--mc-card-border);
    border-radius: var(--mc-card-radius);
    padding: var(--mc-card-padding);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    box-shadow: var(--mc-card-shadow);
}
.mc-cert-earned {
    border-color: #c9a84c;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #fffdf5 0%, #fff9e6 100%);
}
.mc-cert-icon {
    font-size: 36px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mc-cert-body h4 {
    font-size: 16px;
    margin: 0 0 4px;
    font-weight: var(--mc-font-weight-semi);
}
.mc-cert-date {
    font-size: var(--mc-font-size-sm);
    color: var(--mc-text-muted);
    margin: 0 0 10px;
}

/* Certificate progress card */
.mc-cert-progress-card {
    background: var(--mc-bg);
    border: var(--mc-card-border);
    border-radius: var(--mc-card-radius);
    padding: var(--mc-card-padding);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    box-shadow: var(--mc-card-shadow);
}
.mc-cert-progress-header {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: space-between;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.mc-cert-progress-frac {
    font-size: var(--mc-font-size-sm);
    color: var(--mc-text-muted);
    font-weight: var(--mc-font-weight-semi);
}
.mc-cert-badge-list {
    list-style: none;
    padding: 0;
    margin: 12px 0 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
}
.mc-cert-badge-list li {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    font-size: var(--mc-font-size-sm);
    padding: 6px 12px;
    border-radius: 20px;
    border: 1px solid var(--mc-border);
    background: var(--mc-bg-surface);
}
.mc-cert-badge-list .mc-badge-earned {
    background: var(--mc-success-bg);
    border-color: #a5d6a7;
    color: var(--mc-success);
}
.mc-cert-badge-list .mc-badge-pending {
    color: var(--mc-text-muted);
}
.mc-badge-icon {
    flex-shrink: 0;
}


/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   STUDENT STAT PILLS (summary row at top of My Progress)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mc-student-stats {
    display: flex;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}
.mc-stat-pill {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    padding: 10px 20px;
    background: var(--mc-bg);
    border: var(--mc-card-border);
    border-radius: 24px;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: var(--mc-text);
    transition: border-color 0.2s, box-shadow 0.2s;
}
.mc-stat-pill:hover {
    border-color: var(--mc-accent);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(41,98,255,0.1);
    color: var(--mc-accent);
}
.mc-stat-num {
    font-size: 20px;
    font-weight: var(--mc-font-weight-bold);
    line-height: 1;
}
.mc-stat-label {
    font-size: var(--mc-font-size-sm);
    color: var(--mc-text-muted);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   BADGE GRID (My Badges section)
   ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.mc-badge-grid {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 10px;
}
.mc-badge-card {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
    padding: 14px 18px;
    background: var(--mc-bg);
    border: var(--mc-card-border);
    border-radius: var(--mc-card-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--mc-card-shadow);
}
.mc-badge-card-icon {
    font-size: 28px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mc-badge-card-body {
    flex: 1;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 2px;
}
.mc-badge-card-body strong {
    font-size: var(--mc-font-size-base);
}
.mc-badge-card-date {
    font-size: var(--mc-font-size-sm);
    color: var(--mc-text-muted);
}

/* Small empty state variant */
.mc-empty-sm {
    padding: 32px 24px;
}
.mc-empty-sm .mc-empty-icon { font-size: 36px; }
.mc-empty-sm h3 { font-size: 16px; }
.mc-empty-sm p { font-size: var(--mc-font-size-sm); margin-bottom: 0; }

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .mc-student-stats { gap: 8px; }
    .mc-stat-pill { padding: 8px 14px; }
    .mc-stat-num { font-size: 16px; }
    .mc-badge-card { padding: 12px 14px; }
}